But you must know that I've been in London several times within the last few years, and you might very well think that just now is a rather inopportune time--" She cut him short.

"Nonsense.

One of the pleasantest things about success is that it makes people want to look one up, if that's what you mean.

I'm like every one else--more agreeable to meet when things are going well with me.

Don't you suppose it gives me any pleasure to do something that people like ?" "Does it?
Oh, how fine it all is, your coming on like this! But I didn't want you to think it was because of that I wanted to see you." He spoke very seriously and looked down at the floor.
Hilda studied him in wide-eyed astonishment for a moment, and then broke into a low, amused laugh.